Education Minister Bains hails teachers as nation builders at Teachers' Day event
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains praised teachers as the cornerstone of nation-building, underscoring their key role in shaping India's future during a Teachers' Day event on Saturday.
City Air News
Oct 11, 2025 06:16
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Ludhiana, October 11, 2025: Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains praised teachers as the cornerstone of nation-building, underscoring their key role in shaping India's future during a Teachers' Day event on Saturday.
Over 4,000 teachers from government and private schools across the district were honoured at a mega district-level event, presided over by the Cabinet Minister. The event highlighted the invaluable contributions of educators in fostering academic excellence and moral values among students.
In his address, Bains described teachers as lighthouses, guiding students toward becoming responsible citizens equipped with strong ethical values. "Through quality teaching, our students excel in diverse fields such as medicine, engineering, and law, driving the nation’s progress," he said. He emphasized the importance of Teachers' Day, stating, "No society can advance without the unwavering support of its teachers. They are like candles, burning brightly to illuminate the path for others."
Reiterating the state government’s commitment to education, Bains called for teachers' wholehearted support to position Punjab as a frontrunner in education across India. He also announced a new Industrial Training Institute (ITI) and a government school on Tibba Road in the Ludhiana East constituency, reinforcing the government’s dedication to improving educational infrastructure.
MLAs Daljit Singh Bhola Grewal, Madan Lal Bagga, Mayor Principal Inderjit Kaur, Chairman Gurjit Singh Gill and others were present.
